Portaferry
Places to stay in Portaferry, County Down
Photo © Harry Kyle, Google Maps
Portaferry is a small coastal town in County Down, situated on the eastern shore of Strangford Lough. The town sits at the narrow strait that gives the lough its name, with the Lecale Peninsula extending around it. Historically it developed as a fishing settlement and ferry port.
Where to stay in Portaferry(3)
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The Narrows is a highly-rated bed and breakfast in the town. Ballyrusley B&B and feetnpaws also offer accommodation in the area.
feetnpaws
8 Mountain Road, Portaferry
Ballyrusley B&B
5c Ballyrusley Road, Portaferry
The Narrows
10 - 12 Shore Road, Portaferry
The Cuan Licensed Guest Inn
6-10 The Square, Downpatrick
Lough Rooms at The Artisan
2 Kildare Street, Strangford
Lecale Bliss
79 St. Patricks Road, Downpatrick
Dufferin Coaching Inn
31 High Street, Killyleagh
Denvirs Coaching Inn
14 - 16 English Street, Downpatrick
Things to Do in Portaferry
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Portaferry's position on Strangford Lough provides access to the waterfront and surrounding peninsula landscape.
Where to Eat in Portaferry(1)
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Cafe Therese is a café in the town centre.
Attractions Near Portaferry
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Exploris Aquarium
Newtownards · ⭐ 4.3
1 mi
Castle Ward
Strangford · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Downpatrick and County Down Railway
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.7
11 mi
Ballywalter Beach
Newtownards · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
WWT Castle Espie
Comber · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Tyrella Beach
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.6
13 mi
Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.5
14 mi
Mountpanther's Pumpkin Patch
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Portaferry
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Common questions about Portaferry
Where can I stay in Portaferry?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Portaferry.
Where can I eat in Portaferry?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Portaferry.
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